Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 on THIS... Y'know - I remember when I would get a free US Open hat when I renewed my USGA membership. They were always made in the USA. Around 2005 or so the hats started to bear the 'Made in China' label ~ rather dissapointing to say the least. Oh well.. but at the OLYMPICS....c'mon. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I complained about the commemorative 45-70 bullet that the NRA passed out a couple of years back. It was made in China. I was slapped down quickly by WIRE members, saying the NRA had a right to buy where they pleased. $795 for a blazer? More money than I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Dang...! Not only can we not seem to clothe our Olympic team, but... $55 for a beret? $795 for a men's blazer??? And "Made in CHINA???" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Th US Olympic committee is a private non-profit organization. They can do what they want. But they get a lot of donations from a lot of Americans who are not gonna be pleased about this. What were they thinking???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I hasten to aver that I have no clothing on my back or in my closet made in China, Indonesia, India, Guatemala,Italy, Britain, or any other foreign land. No, every single stitch is made in the USA! Therefore I, too, can be indignant about this. And I'm sure it's true of Harry Reid, too. I did used to wear an Irish knit sweater, but I quit long ago because it was too warm. I promise not to use any Italian- or Chinese- or Turkish-made firearms in any future competitions in the USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 I hasten to aver that I have no clothing on my back or in my closet made in China, Indonesia, India, Guatemala,Italy, Britain, or any other foreign land. No, every single stitch is made in the USA! Therefore I, too, can be indignant about this. And I'm sure it's true of Harry Reid, too. I did used to wear an Irish knit sweater, but I quit long ago because it was too warm. I promise not to use any Italian- or Chinese- or Turkish-made firearms in any future competitions in the USA! Yeah, but you aren't representing the USA in the most presitigous sports event in the World I wonder if the Chinese are wearing 'Made in USA' stuff.... GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Yeah, but you aren't representing the USA in the most presitigous sports event in the World GG ~ Only because I came in 4th in my event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 That entire outfit is for a bunch of slack jawed, ^%$#$%, eurotrash, whimps. This is AMERICA, what's wrong with a Stetson and Scully vest. said it before and I'll say it again, the world went down hill after the Duke died and really tumbled after we lost Waylon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 That entire outfit is for a bunch of slack jawed, ^%$#$%, eurotrash, whimps. This is AMERICA, what's wrong with a Stetson and Scully vest. said it before and I'll say it again, the world went down hill after the Duke died and really tumbled after we lost Waylon I have a Filson vest, made in the USA; great item. I have a Sunbody hat of Guatemalen palm. Alas, good hat palm comes from the subtropics. I have a couple of Panama hats. They are made in Ecuador. In fact, all Panama hats are made in Ecuador, or they aren't genuine, by definition. But, then, I'm Ameritrash, not Eurotrash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Branch Louie Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I complained about the commemorative 45-70 bullet that the NRA passed out a couple of years back. It was made in China. I was slapped down quickly by WIRE members, saying the NRA had a right to buy where they pleased. $795 for a blazer? More money than I have. I too was not happy with the Chinese made "bullet". They do have the right to buy wherever they please, and I have the right to criticize them for it. Nice US made blazers could have been had for a lot less than $795.00, but alas, then they wouldn't have been advertising for Ralph Lauren.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Scatterbrain Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 ... $55 for a beret? I have 3 berets I happily would have given them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp SASS#1628L Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The committee contracted with Ralph Lauren, an American company. Do you think they actually sat down and discussed where the clothing was being made or gave it any thought? And Harry Reid is outraged? He has nothing better to do than that? Give me a break, I'm outraged they haven't passed a budget in three years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I have 3 berets I happily would have given them. I sold one on ebay for $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The only thing I'm upset about is that silly beanie on their heads! Com'on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacknife Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Wonder why people get upset about this, then get in the foreign made vehicle to go to work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Quentin Quale, Esq. SASS 9953 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Th US Olympic committee is a private non-profit organization. They can do what they want. But they get a lot of donations from a lot of Americans who are not gonna be pleased about this. What were they thinking???? In the words of a USOC "flack" the uniforms were by Ralph Lauren, "an iconic American company." If they paid $795/per for a Chinese made blazer they got an "iconic, American hose job." Jos. A. Banks routinely sells stuff like this two and three for one. But, hey, it's not their money. That's likely what they were thinking. SQQ P.S. Did they consult with the Army on the berets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The only thing I'm upset about is that silly beanie on their heads! Com'on!! Hideous. Looks like they should be carrying a bottle of Chablis and be kissing each other on the cheeks. WHAT'S WRONG WITH A STETSON?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Then there is the somewhat arrogant reply from the USOC. My conclusion is that they don't give a rip about what we think. Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hideous. Looks like they should be carrying a bottle of Chablis and be kissing each other on the cheeks. WHAT'S WRONG WITH A STETSON?? Or just no headgear at all??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Wonder why people get upset about this, then get in the foreign made vehicle to go to work? +1! Don't get me started on that one! JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Wonder why people get upset about this, then get in the foreign made vehicle to go to work? well...the average Joe isn't representing his country in the world's premier sporting event. A little different scenario I reckon.... I don't have a foreign made car...and, besides, most foreign 'labeled' cars are made mostly in the USA anyway. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 For what it's worth ..... the Australian team uniform seems to have come from china too ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacknife Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 ...and, besides, most foreign 'labeled' cars are made mostly in the USA anyway. GG ~ . They aren't really "made" in the USA, rather just bolted together with the foreign parts. The profits still go back across the water, when we should be keeping it over here. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 +1! Don't get me started on that one! JHC You mean like my made-in-Texas Toyota that I traded in a made-in -Mexico Chevy for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 That entire outfit is for a bunch of slack jawed, ^%$#$%, eurotrash, whimps. This is AMERICA, what's wrong with a Stetson and Scully vest. said it before and I'll say it again, the world went down hill after the Duke died and really tumbled after we lost Waylon Differently ! ! We NEED da Duke and Waylon back ! As fer as dem cloths go, like Harry Reid said,.....BURN'EM ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I don't know why they had to make them look like gay French baristas. What's wrong with some Wranglers? The rest of the world thinks we're all cowboys anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacknife Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 News is that the next ones will be U.S. made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 . They aren't really "made" in the USA, rather just bolted together with the foreign parts. The profits still go back across the water, when we should be keeping it over here. :angry: Some profits do go over seas to headquarters, but you are absolutely wrong about parts - I work with at least 10 different suppliers that make parts for the BMW, Toyota, Nissan, Honda....they make the components ~ from foundry to machined parts - engines, steering components, knuckles, drivetrain, suspension HERE in the USA. The jobs that they create are vital to many of the small communities these plants are located at. I am FULL for USA products...but the 'foreign' companies that elect to build here are OK....especially when we have GM and Ford building 'there'. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Harry Reid is just trying to get off the subject of the terrible economy and possibly the worst president in history. Who cares what they wear for crying out loud. I have 2 TTN's that were made in China and a whole passle full of "COWBOY" clothes made there too! Let's see you all who are so against this do you have a toaster, coffee pot, microwave, computer, TV, radio............it goes on and on...get my drift.???Call Harry Reid and tell him to get down to some serious business for the American people instead of this nonsense! Rye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 I don't know why they had to make them look like gay French baristas. What's wrong with some Wranglers? The rest of the world thinks we're all cowboys anyway. Glad you said it and I didn't - I used that word once and was labeled as a 'bigot', 'intolerant', 'repulsive', 'hateful' person and then had the 'ignore' feature enacted upon me. Life's hard ... GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacknife Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I have 2 TTN's that were made in China and a whole passle full of "COWBOY" clothes made there too! Let's see you all who are so against this do you have a toaster, coffee pot, microwave, computer, TV, radio............it goes on and on...get my drift.??? Rye So, it seems you are part of the problem, not part of the solution. reason for folks having foreign made products in the house is because of the fact that the manufacturers got greedy and screwed the American workers so they could reap MORE profits by going overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Harry Reid is just trying to get off the subject of the terrible economy and possibly the worst president in history. Who cares what they wear for crying out loud. I have 2 TTN's that were made in China and a whole passle full of "COWBOY" clothes made there too! Let's see you all who are so against this do you have a toaster, coffee pot, microwave, computer, TV, radio............it goes on and on...get my drift.???Call Harry Reid and tell him to get down to some serious business for the American people instead of this nonsense! Rye You're right...were indebted to China but again - big difference between you and I - the average Joe American - and our Olympiads who are representing our country to the world. They should be sporting products made in the USA in that representation. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tennessee Stud, SASS# 43634 Life Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I agree with Harry Reid hmmm... somebody tole me 'bout a year ago... or more... that he was dead. Seems like now... he only sounds like it. ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 So, it seems you are part of the problem, not part of the solution. reason for folks having foreign made products in the house is because of the fact that the manufacturers got greedy and screwed the American workers so they could reap MORE profits by going overseas. Part of the problem??? Hey pal, I looked high and low for a toaster made in the USA! NOTHING!!! I want a toaster!! Same thing with the microwave, TV, coffee pot, etc. I always look for USA made products, just because I can't find 'em ain't my fault! Rye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Part of the problem??? Hey pal, I looked high and low for a toaster made in the USA! NOTHING!!! I want a toaster!! Same thing with the microwave, TV, coffee pot, etc. I always look for USA made products, just because I can't find 'em ain't my fault! Rye When American retailers can stock their shelves with made-in-USA products so we have a choice maybe things will turn around. But I doubt that will happen soon and even if it does a lot of folks without two dimes to rub together will have to go with the cheapest thing they can afford. Human nature and reasonable behavior if you ask me. Harry Reid was grandstanding... again. Guess what he and his congress pards got done last week in their terribly crowded schedule? NOTHING! But back tpo the original topic. Could the USOC have outfitted the athletes with USA products? Yes. Should they have? Yes. Are they really embarrassed now? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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